Geary Rimmer Vincent Wolf Foundation

NAPLES, FL EIN: 36-4333148

The Geary Rimmer Vincent Wolf Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1999 in Illinois and currently based in Naples, Florida. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation has been tax-exempt since February 2000. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on philanthropic support across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$310K

-0.8% YoY

Grant Count

47

+17.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-15.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:

  • Education
  • Community and economic development
  • Housing development
  • Religion and Christianity
  • Human services
  • Family services
  • Child welfare

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program. Recent financial data indicates:

Grant Range

of approximately $35

Average Grant

of approximately $35

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports projects across numerous cities and states throughout the United States, including major metropolitan areas such as Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. Geographic focus areas include: California, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Nevada, and Wisconsin.

Grant Distribution by State

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+16 more states

Cities

ARLINGTONAlexandriaBENSENVILLEBETHESDABOSTONBREMENBURLINGTONBUTLERCASTLE ROCKCHICAGOCLEARWATERCLERMONTCLEVELANDChampaignDELAVANDENVERDULLESELKHORNESTEROFONTANA

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $5.58 million to $5.61 million (as of 2024)

Total Liabilities: $2,160 (as of 2024)

Annual Revenue: $300,747 to $426,000

Annual Expenses: $383,764 to $396,000

Total Awarded: Approximately $313,000 in recent year activity

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.12018201920202021202220232024
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$84K$167K$251K$335K47 grants201841 grants201942 grants202047 grants202147 grants202240 grants202347 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

BIG SHOULDERS FUND$30KCHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDU…$30KMOUNT PISGAH CHURCH$25KFREEDOM ALLIANCE SCHOLAR…$15KMIDTOWN METRO ACHIEVEMEN…$15KERIE ELEMENTARY CHARTER …$10KTRINITY SERVICES$10KBIODYNAMIC DEMETER ALLIA…$10KLEADERSHIP INSTITUTE$10KHILLSDALE COLLEGE$10K

Grant Size Distribution

223 grants across all recorded years

223<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Big Shoulders Fund ($30,000), Chicagoland Lutheran Education Fdtn ($30,000), Mount Pisgah Church ($25,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BIG SHOULDERS FUND CHICAGO, ILGENERAL USE$30,000
CSU FOUNDATION - RAM MASTERS FORT COLLINS, COGENERAL USE$1,000
FREEDOM ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND DULLES, VAGENERAL USE$15,000
SALVATION ARMY Naples, FLGENERAL USE$1,000
CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATION FDTN BENSENVILLE, ILGENERAL USE$30,000
GENEVA LAKE ASS'N LAKE GENEVA, WIGENERAL USE$50
COLUMBINE UNITED CHURCH LITTLETON, COGENERAL USE$1,000
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE WILMETTE, ILGENERAL USE$3,000
ERIE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL CHICAGO, ILGENERAL USE$10,000
SUNRISE CHILDREN'S SERVICES MT WASHINGTON, KYGENERAL USE$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by three uncompensated directors:

  • Gregory E. Wolf
  • Linda G. Wolf
  • Ryan G. Wolf

The foundation maintains a telephone contact at 312-285-8577.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
GREGORY E WOLFDirector
LINDA G WOLFDirector
RYAN G WOLFDirector

Contact Information

Address: 2746 Olde Cypress Drive, Naples, FL 34119-9730

Telephone: 312-285-8577

EIN: 36-4333148

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Geary Rimmer Vincent Wolf Foundation fund?

The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas: • Education • Community and economic development • Housing development • Religion and Christianity • Human services • Family services • Child welfare

How do I apply for a grant from Geary Rimmer Vincent Wolf Foundation?

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program. Recent financial data indicates: • Annual expenses of approximately $383,764 to $396,000 • Annual revenue of approximately $300,747 to $426,000 • Average grant size of approximately $35 • Approximately 10,425 total grants awarded in the previous year • Open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded

Where does Geary Rimmer Vincent Wolf Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports projects across numerous cities and states throughout the United States, including major metropolitan areas such as Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. Geographic focus areas include: California, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Nevada, and Wisconsin.

What size grants does Geary Rimmer Vincent Wolf Foundation award?

In 2024, Geary Rimmer Vincent Wolf Foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $310K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Geary Rimmer Vincent Wolf Foundation's EIN?

Geary Rimmer Vincent Wolf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4333148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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